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The Federal Government of Nigeria has delivered a strong diplomatic rebuke to a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Canada, which controversially classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.”In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria described the decision as reckless, baseless, andContinueContinue reading “FG Blasts Canadian Court Over ‘Reckless’ Terrorism Label on Nigerian Political Parties”

In a significant move poised to reshape Nigeria’s policing landscape, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to decentralise the recruitment of officers across the country.The announcement followed a high-level meeting held on Thursday with representatives from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The strategic engagement, according toContinueContinue reading “PSC Unveils Plans to Decentralise Police Recruitment Across Nigeria”

In a dramatic turn of events at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, British Airways on Friday denied boarding to 58 passengers scheduled for its Abuja–London flight after discovering a fault in one of the aircraft’s doors.The incident, which has stirred mixed reactions among travellers, was first disclosed by Nigerian Stories via its official XContinueContinue reading “Drama in the Skies: British Airways Offloads 58 Abuja-London Passengers Over Faulty Aircraft Door”

In a bold and uncompromising stance, the Plateau State House of Assembly has strongly condemned a proposed move to relocate the headquarters of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) from Jos, the state capital, warning that such a decision would strike a heavy blow to the state’s socio-economic stability and undermine its historical legacy.The declaration, madeContinueContinue reading “Plateau Assembly Rises in Defence of Jos, Opposes Relocation of Industrial Training Fund Headquarters”

In a candid appeal that blends economic realism with human empathy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently introduce robust social safety nets to shield Nigeria’s most vulnerable citizens from the biting effects of ongoing economic reforms.Speaking to State House correspondents after aContinueContinue reading ““Okonjo-Iweala to Tinubu: Cushion the Pain of Reforms, Protect Vulnerable Nigerians””

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a promising second-year student of the Faculty of Dentistry, who reportedly took his own life after learning he would have to repeat his class for a second consecutive academic session.According to the university’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olarewaju,ContinueContinue reading “OAU Dentistry Student Takes Own Life After Second Academic Setback — Campus Mourns, Calls for Mental Health Awareness”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime ban earlier slammed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger once accused of unruly conduct, marking the end of a turbulent chapter in her life.The decision, announced on Thursday by AON spokesperson, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, followed a chain ofContinueContinue reading “From Prison to Prestige: Lifetime Flight Ban Lifted on Comfort Emmanson After Ministerial Intervention”

In a groundbreaking announcement that could redefine Nigeria’s economic and infrastructural landscape, the Federal Government has partnered with De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited to embark on a monumental $60 billion gas and 4,000-kilometre high-speed rail project.The project, officially unveiled through the Nigerian Stories X (formerly Twitter) handle, promises to usherContinueContinue reading “🚄💨 Nigeria Set for Historic Leap as FG, Chinese Partners Launch $60bn Gas and High-Speed Rail Mega Project”

The momentum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign trail in Ganye Local Government Constituency reached new heights as the party’s tour of various wards continued in a spirited bid to secure more votes ahead of the highly anticipated by-election.Our Pioneer Correspondent in Sugu Ward reported an overwhelming turnout, as residents poured into the venueContinueContinue reading “Massive Crowd Storms Sugu Ward as APC Intensifies Campaign for Ganye By-Election”

In a dramatic twist that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Federal Minister of Aviation has reportedly intervened in the highly publicised case involving Comfort Emmanson — the passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight.According to an announcement on Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Minister has directedContinueContinue reading “Aviation Shockwave: Minister Orders Ibom Air to Drop Case Against ‘Unruly’ Passenger, Demands Her Release from Kirikiri”